Tax

Clients selling their companies?

Retirement compensation arrangement could provide flexible pension plan. Eighty percent of small business owners will either sell or pass on their businesses to heirs over the next 10 to 15 years.

By Mark Borkowski |December 1, 2011

3 min read

Stake a claim

Every year, the federal government awards approximately $4 billion to Canadian companies making Scientific Research & Experimental Development(SR&ED) claims. However, the SR&ED program can be complicated and confusing.

By Ryan Mackiewich |December 1, 2011

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Residency rules snowbirds need to know

Avoiding Canadian winters by heading to the warmer climate of the southern United States has long been a common goal for Canadian retirees. These snowbirds look to enjoy the warm weather while maintaining their Canadian ties. For many it's a great way to spend a part of their retirement, as long as they are aware of the potential tax consequences.

By Michelle Munro |November 16, 2011

6 min read

Charitable giving survives economic woes

Today marks National Philanthropy Day and the fact that end-of-year giving accounts for approximately one-quarter of national not-for-profit contributions annually proves Canadians have their heart in the right place.

By Vikram Barhat |November 15, 2011

3 min read